How far is Naperville, IL from Chatham, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Chatham, IL is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Chatham.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward 83rd Street
991 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 83rd Street
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
117 m · 10 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto South Rhodes Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · South Rhodes Avenue
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Turn right onto East 84th Street
66 m · 15 sec · East 84th Street
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Turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Chatham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Chatham?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Naperville and 19.8 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 27.73 mi (44.63 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-87.61255, 41.74115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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